There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 27m$12Drive 42.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne to Mount Evelyncar 42.1 km
44 min$8–11Line 907 bus, line 679 bus
- Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Wray Cres/York Rdbus 679
2h 9m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melbourne to Mount Evelyntaxi 42.1 km
44 min$100–120Train via Joy Ave/Monbulk Rd
- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 45m$12Train, line 679 bus
- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Ringwood Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rdbus 679
1h 48m$12
Melbourne to Mount Evelyn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Wray Cres/York Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Mount Evelyn station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Melbourne and Mount Evelyn is 44 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn, including transfers.
Melbourne to Mount Evelyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.
Melbourne to Mount Evelyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 679 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mount Evelyn, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Wray Cres/York Rd via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Melbourne Central Station to Ringwood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Wray Cres/York Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Mount Evelyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Melbourne to Mount Evelyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Evelyn is 42 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Melbourne to Mount Evelyn.
There are 647+ hotels available in Mount Evelyn.






